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HLD (99 KP) rated Samsung Galaxy S9 in Tech

Jun 13, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9

Phones & Accessories > Phones

8.6

(7 Ratings)

Tech Rating

Screen resolution is top notch - just remember to change it from the factory default (4 more)

Curved screen took a while to get used to, but is lovely and useful

The camera is sublime

Finger print scanner is in a great position

The sound quality is quite good. The dolby surround sound option makes playing games on it really fun

Battery life could be improved. But I run everything I can on normal/high settings (2 more)

Going from a larger phone to the standard S9 is taking some getting used to. Constant mistyping plagues my conversations

Bixby button - Why?!

An absolute beaut of a phone

The phone I had before was the oneplus 3T, which I was thoroughly happy with. I only upgraded because I got a discount through my work. Although, I am glad I did. It's faster, smoother, the quality of the display is superb, and most functionality that you aren't happy with you can change!

You will curse that Bixby button, however. I suggest downloading a third party app that either disables the button, or enables you to change the functionality.

If you enjoy gaming on your phone, the S9 will run anything nicely. The S9 plus does have more RAM, bigger screen, and second camera, so if that's what you're interested in, then maybe shell out the few extra bucks for the larger phone.

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Otway93 (567 KP) rated BIO HAZARD: The True Story Behind BIO HAZARD in Books

Oct 22, 2019

Story (2 more)

Background Information

Interview with Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil Designer)

Hard to find (0 more)

A fascinating book from a horror and gaming perspective.

A fun, fascinating book that gives a great deal of information regarding what happened in the Resident Evil/Biohazard series before the first game.

The "Trevor's Letters" section of the book provides a haunting, yet not overly revealing backstory about the notorious mansion's design, but it succeeds in preserving the mystery of what lies ahead, while providing gamers with some subtle game hints.

The main section of the book, "Resident Evil: The Beginning", is a light novel by Hiroyuki Ariga, providing a brief prequel to the game that leads straight into the game itself. Well written and thoroughly enjoyable!

The final section is an interview with Shinji Mikami, the designer of the game, where he talks about his inspirations and previous games. A superb insight into how the game was made, mainly providing details on game design and the games soundtrack (or lack thereof). A smart and funny interview with a man that gamers have a lot to thank for!

The main problem with the book is that it was only released to the Japanese market, but thanks to the wonder of the internet, there is a translation available so we can all enjoy it!

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EasterBunnyKiller (31 KP) rated The Resistance in Tabletop Games

Jul 31, 2019

The Resistance

2018 | Bluff, Card Game, Deduction, Science Fiction, Spies / Espionage

7.6

(22 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

Quick Gameplay (1 more)

Simple

Enjoyment is super dependent on who you're playing with (0 more)

Hit or Miss

I was introduced to this game by a friend, and completely forgot about it until it appeared on Wil Wheaton's Tabletop.

The first time I played it, it didn't leave much of an impression. Felt like a more lightweight version of Werewolf.

After watching the Tabletop episode, I gave it another chance and had a much better time. Like a lot of lightweight party-style games, The Resistance lives and dies on the specific people playing it. If you have even just one or two players that have a little bit of buy-in, or what to really get into the scheming and accusations, it can be immensely fun.

However, sometimes you end up with a group of players that eschew the seat-of-the-pants gameplay implied by the quickness and lightweightedness of the game, and by the third mission, the game has become less about being sneaky and playing against people, and turns into a kind of logic puzzle.

Have had some real fun games, have had a few dull ones. Definitely worth a play if you're looking for something light and fast while you're waiting for the one guy in your gaming group to make heads or tails of the rulebook of the big box game he just bought.